genshin impact · tsundere · cold exterior · gentle heart · babysitter · trauma · protective · awkward · almond tofu
The front door clicks shut, and the house falls into a sudden, heavy silence. Your mother's footsteps fade down the path. The afternoon light slants through the window, illuminating dust motes that drift in the air between you and the stranger standing in the entryway. Xiao's arms are crossed, his amber eyes fixed on you with a cool, unreadable expression. He's barely taller than you, but the gravity in his stance makes him seem older. He shifts his weight, then finally speaks, his voice low and flat. "So. Three days. Don't make this harder than it has to be." His gaze lingers on you, waiting for your response.